In This DIY We Will Show You How To Install Recon Backup Lamps (part # To Run On A Separate Switch & In Reverse.

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In This DIY We Will Show You How To Install Recon Backup Lamps (part # 264150 To Run On A Separate Switch & In Reverse.

Variables - Go Over The Parts Included In The Kit That You Received Confirm All Items Are In The Box.

Recommended, Required Hand tools Are As Followed: - Drill - Drill Bit Set - Phillips Bit - DC Voltage Meter - Screw

1 In This DIY We Will Show You How To Install Recon Backup Lamps (part # To Run On A Separate Switch & In Reverse. Please Note, There Are Many Ways of Installing These Lights, Including Wiring Methods, Wiring Connectors, And Other Variables - Go Over The Parts Included In The Kit That You Received Confirm All Items Are In The Box. You Should Have - 2 Projector Lamps - 1 Switch - Wire Harness Tools Required: A Good Assortment of Hand Tools are Recommended, Required Hand tools Are As Followed: - Drill - Drill Bit Set - Phillips Bit - DC Voltage Meter - Screw Drivers Phillips & Flat Head (Small Flat Head) - Wire Strippers & Crimper's - Choice of Connectors +/- Soldering Tools - Electrical Tape Page 1

Indicated On These Instructions: Insulated

Least 15ft of Wire Loom Projector Layout &

It Is Not Required, But Disconnecting Your

2 The Following Are Additional Components You'll Need To Get To Install Exactly As Indicated On These Instructions: Insulated Terminal Connectors Heat Shrink Tubing Stranded LV Wire (Spec'd At Least At 20 Amp) 30A Relay (Auto 12V) 1N4005 Diode 4 Stainless Bolts 4 Stainless Washers 4 Stainless Lock Washers 4 Stainless Nuts At Least 15ft of Wire Loom Projector Layout & Drilling. It Is Not Required, But Disconnecting Your Batteries Negative Cable Is Recommended Figure Out Where You Want To Mount Your Backup Lamps Page 2

Holes Laid Out, Drill Using Proper Drill Bit (According To Bolt

Bracket To Allow Hardware To Slip In (Make Sure The Bolt Head

Found It Easier To Prepare The Wire & Loom First - Then Run It

15ft Of Wire Loom Run 2-15' Lengths of Wire Through The Loom

3 Find A Center Point To Measure Off Of. Now, Make Two Marks Per Projector Lamp - 7/8" Apart With The Holes Laid Out, Drill Using Proper Drill Bit (According To Bolt Diameter) You Can Now Mount The Projectors, Flip Down The Bracket To Allow Hardware To Slip In (Make Sure The Bolt Head Is On The Bottom Side) With The Hardware Installed - Flip The Projector Up and Tighten The Hinge. You Are Now Set To Wire - Running Wires - Front To Back I Have Found It Easier To Prepare The Wire & Loom First - Then Run It Along The Frame Rail. Stretch Out Approx. 15ft Of Wire Loom Run 2-15' Lengths of Wire Through The Loom (One Will Be For The Reverse Lamp Wire, One For The Projectors) Be Sure To Mark Each End Of The Wires. Label One Wire: Backup Lamps - and Label The Other: Reverse Light With The Pre- Wired Loom, Run It From The Rear To The Front - Along The OEM Wire Loom. Tie Up Loom. Page 3

Tie Into Backup Lamps & Wire Projectors Locate The OEM Wires Going To Your Tail

Powers Your Reverse Light Bulb Cut Out A Section of Wire To Solder To & Solder To

Supplied Wire Harness (The One That Came With The Recon Projectors) Cut The White

Loom The Harness & Connect Harness Power To The Newly Ran Wire Labeled "Backup

4 Tie Into Backup Lamps & Wire Projectors Locate The OEM Wires Going To Your Tail lamp - Peal The Wires Out From The Loom With A Multi Meter, Find Out Which Wire Powers Your Reverse Light Bulb Cut Out A Section of Wire To Solder To & Solder To The New Wire Labeled "Reverse Light" Tape and Cover Splice With Loom With The Supplied Wire Harness (The One That Came With The Recon Projectors) Cut The White and Black Wires Designed To Wire Up The Projectors - Approx. Half Way. Loom The Harness & Connect Harness Power To The Newly Ran Wire Labeled "Backup Lamps" * To Protect Connectors From Weathering - Be Sure To Use Heat Shrink Connectors - Or Heat Shrink Tubing. Page 4

Connect Harness To Projectors Connect Harness To A Solid

Terminals With Rust Blocking Agent) Finish Running Loom

Wiring Diagram To Use While Wiring Your Setup Page 5 It Is

5 Connect Harness To Projectors Connect Harness To A Solid Ground (To Prevent Rusting, It Is Recommended To Spray Terminals With Rust Blocking Agent) Finish Running Loom Around Wires, Tape And Zip Tie Everything Up. The Rear Is Now Complete. Onto The Front Layout & Wiring Switch - ** This Is The Wiring Diagram To Use While Wiring Your Setup Page 5 It Is Now Time To Wire The Front, You Will Need To Find A Location To Run Through Your Firewall. Either Drill Through Your

Firewall & Use Sealed Grommets (Recommended).

Find The Location You Would Like To Mount Your Switch Wire Your Switch

Wired Accordingly ** The Fused Power Wire Is Not The Power Wire Being

It Is Required At This Time, To Decided Where To Mount The Relay.

Will Simply Pop Off With A Small Screw Driver.

You Are Now Ready To Wire The Relay - Wiring The Relay - Start By

Cut A Short Piece of Wire, Strip Both Ends - Install The 1N4005 Diode -

6 Firewall & Use Sealed Grommets (Recommended). Or Find An Existing Hole To Run Your Wires. Find The Location You Would Like To Mount Your Switch Wire Your Switch With The Remaining Part of The Harness Supplied With Your Recons. Wired Accordingly ** The Fused Power Wire Is Not The Power Wire Being Ran To Power The Reverse Projector Lights (This Should Be A 5 Amp Fuse) It Is Required At This Time, To Decided Where To Mount The Relay. In This Install, I Chose The Drivers Side Panel On The Dash - Which Will Simply Pop Off With A Small Screw Driver. The Relay Can Then Screw Onto The OEM Dash Screw. You Are Now Ready To Wire The Relay - Wiring The Relay - Start By Running The Wires Ran From The Rear, Up To The Open Panel In The Dash. Cut A Short Piece of Wire, Strip Both Ends - Install The 1N4005 Diode - With The Wire Ran From The OEM Reverse Lamps, - ***BE SURE TO INSTALL FACING THE PROPER WAY*** The Stripe On The Diode Should Be Facing The Rear Use Heat Shrink To Protect The Diode Page 6

Connect The Strip of Wire Connected To The Diode To The

On The Relay) Run A Power Wire From Your Battery (+) and

(This Will Be The 87 Terminal On Your Relay) Connect The

(This Will Be The 30/51 Terminal On The Relay) Now Run A

Relay) Tuck In All Your Wires, And Test The System.

7 Connect The Strip of Wire Connected To The Diode To The White Wire From Your Switch (This Will Be The 86 Terminal On The Relay) Run A Power Wire From Your Battery (+) and Install A 15-20AMP Fuse & Holder. (This Will Be The 87 Terminal On Your Relay) Connect The Power Wire That Is Going To The Recon Projector Lights. (This Will Be The 30/51 Terminal On The Relay) Now Run A Adequate Ground Wire (This Will Be 85 Terminal on The Relay) Tuck In All Your Wires, And Test The System. At This Time Your Projectors Should Work Off Of The Switch & While Vehicle Is In Reverse. You re Done!!! Page 7

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